Archive for March 2004
BUCHANAN FIELD MUST STAY OPEN
The FAA has sent a strong message to Contra Costa County: Buchanan Field must remain open.
Read MoreEureka Airport Fights Back
“Great News! Calpine Gas Co. has withdrawn from Humboldt Bay! Our airport is saved!”
Read MoreSouth Lake Tahoe Tower Again
Will the Lake Tahoe Airport continue to fly with a control tower?
Read MoreSanta Ynez Valley Airport Authority Scholarship
The Santa Ynez Valley Airport Authority has sponsored an Aviation Scholarship awarded to one outstanding youth in the Santa Ynez Valley. The Scholarship provides a financial credit to apply toward the completion of a private pilot license (value estimate $8,000).
Read MoreCalifornia Board of Equalization Clarifies Tax Exemption
In a letter dated March 9, 2004 the California Board of Equalization notified all county tax assessors that owners of aircraft of historical significance would not be required to show a certificate of attendance for 2003 to qualify for a personal property tax exemption.
Here is the letter:
Concord airport housing plan fights to take flight
San Francisco Chronicle, CA
Monday, March 8, 2004
One of the most desirable pieces of land in Contra Costa County doesn’t have much curb appeal — it’s 600 acres of dowdy asphalt in Concord with some hangars and two runways built by the military during World War II and handed over to the county in 1947 as surplus property.
Read MoreAerial Photography Business Hurt by Disneyland TFRs
An aerial photography business that has been operating for 34 years is hurt by Temporary Flight Restrictions over Disneyland.
Read MoreMeeting- SoCal Airport Volunteers…April 3rd Fullerton Airport
At our last meeting we said that we would meet at Fullerton Airport on 3 April (Saturday).
Read MoreCarlsbad, McClellan-Palomar
Here is an update for Carlsbad, McClellan-Palomar (CRQ). CRQ is fighting to stop new residential development 0.5 miles from the approach end of runway 24.
Read MoreUPDATE for San Diego Area Airport Coverage
San Diego airport reps., have formed a new group “San Diego Area Aviation Council” or SDAAC. It has about 11 members. You can read the description of the group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sdaac.
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